Villa Sees US Policy A Critical Factor In Mexico's Future
Villa spoke from his mountain encampment near the Bourquillas dam, warning that U S policy toward Carranza shapes the Mexican revolution. He praised Americans while blasting politicians, recounted aiding Americans fleeing danger, and claimed no harm to foreigners for months. He warned he could resume war if provoked, posing a serious threat to the fledgling government.
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United States
Villa
Bourquillas Dam
Ila
Mexico
National conventions to be held in Chicago and San Francisco
J Philip Bird announced in New York that the National Association of Manufacturers will stage conventions in Chicago and San Francisco during the national party gatherings. Major Dalrymple and agents busted seven men in Chicago in what officials called a large prohition evasion conspiracy valued at about 500000 dollars. President Wilson opened the Pan American Aeronautical congress in Atlantic City by wireless White House message. New York May 21 Admiral convention of the organization s national commandery.
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Carranza
United States
National Association of ‘Manufacturers
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
J. Philip Bird
Association
A. V. Dalrymple
Central States Prohibition
Wilson
Pan-American Aeronautical Congress
Atlantic City
White House
New, York
Natonal Commandery
Suspect Held After Banknote Robbery on Bluff Near Georgetown
Seattle May 21. Thirty minutes after a daylight robbery at a Georgetown suburb store, Max J. Wire, a storekeeper, lost 1264. Mathew Riley, 37, was cornered at a steep bluff by Wire, citizens, and Patrolman A P. The money was recovered and Riley reportedly confessed being broke and unemployed.
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Seattle
Mit
Max J. Wire
City Considers Taking Street Railway System
City committee examines the failed streetcar franchise as talks with Sr Wharton note possible recommendations. No agreement on relief from taxes or service cuts. franchise could be canceled on 10 days notice. Car service halted since May 10 amid wage strike. jitney service limited and inadequate for residents and workers.
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Sr. ‘Wharton
Public Service
Tess
Sevliat
Ton
Wharton
Butte
Cnke
Candidates chosen for chamber of commerce directors
Four nominees withdrew leaving J R Wharton W H Davey John Gillie and A J Davis from the list. J K Hesler B E 8 Shields C Vowell and C S Jackman are named new candidates for the sixteen director seats to be elected next Tuesday.
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J. R. Wharton
W. H. Davey
John Gillie
A. J. Davis
Reorganized Chamber of Commerce
Lst
J. K. Hesler
Louis Dreibelbis
D. J. Charles
Frank Walker
A. J. Davin
Arthur Perham
C.F. Chapman
FW. Bacorn
GN. Short
EH. Lang
Peter Potter
Dr.Witherspoon
Herman Blank
C. J. Kelly
Paul Gow
CH. Clapp
A. T. Morgan
JL. Bruce
Tj." Davis
J. Ke Wharton
Eugene Carroll
John’ Gillie
A. J
Matter
W. H. "Davey
J. Bruce
Kremer
J. J. Burke
T.’J. Bennetts
J .W. B. Daly
A. W. Merkle
Malcolm Gillis
B. Vowell
W. E.'saddock
Fred Furman
J. K. Wenet
Shields
Vowell
C. J. Sackman
Ight
Can- van
Herman Plank
Art Perham
A.M. Riley
Soldiers Graves To Be Decorated At Butte Cemetery
Relatives urged to inform the American Legion of grave locations for soldiers buried in Butte after World War II era returns. Only 15 names found. undertakers estimate hundreds. Legion aims to mark graves with the standard flag and honor the memory of those who died in service or training.
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Butte
American Legion
Morace Casey
United States
Legion
Carranza Saved by Captured Rebel Warning
Havana May 21. A captured revolutionary soldier warned Mexican President Venustiano Carranza of a mine danger near Rinconada Puebla last week. Durrell, a passenger on Barranza's train, alerted officers. three mines were found and Carranza led the attack while bullets flew. Durrell and companions later surrendered to revolutionists. Body, British vice consul at Vera Cruz, was left at Puebla pending Durrell's next move.
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Havana
Carranza
Mexico
Rinconada
Puebla
J. H
Mexico City
Cional City Bank of
New York City
Vera Cruz
Durrell
Barranza
Carrinsy
Solers
Carranga
Carrance
Rin
Canada
Cattle Coming Home From Texas Pastures
Sheridan Wyoming reports cattle trains returning Texas ranges to Wyoming in a steady flow. The first 47 head of longhorns arrive, with six more fleets departing Edgemont and Arvada for Montana and Wyoming points. Enormous shipments last winter linked Wyoming and Montana outfits to Texas markets amid drought.
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Montana
Wyoming
Monetana
Texas Pointe
Dreuth
Fungee
Committee Favors Tak Amendments In Revenue Law
Washington May 21 The house ways and means committee reported favorably amendments to the 1918 revenue law. The changes would tax personal service corporations as other corporations rather than as partnerships and impose 30 and 20 percent net income levies for 1918 and 1819 with an option to follow prior returns. Committees say the move aims to curb litigation and avoid a total tax exemption due to the Supreme Court ruling on stock dividends.
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Washington
House
Ways and Teans
Supreme Court
Skeleton uncovered relics of century old faith
Quincy May 21 The skeleton along the Mississippi river near Meyer 20 miles north of Quincy was found with two silver bracelets and solid silver crosses including one marked Montreal and another R C Beads and relics suggestive of a Fosary Remains sent to a Canton Missouri college for study Authorities believe the remains may belong to a pioneer missionary based on first examination of the crosses and bracelets
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Quincy
Meyer
Montreal
R. C
N. Ft
Canton
Census Figures Show City Population Increases
Census data released from Washington on May 21 shows Erie Pennsylvania at 93,372 residents, up 26,847 since the previous count, a 40.4 percent rise. Bristol Connecticut records 20,620, up for a 52.7 percent increase, with another area noting a rise to 1,190 residents, about 9.8 percent.
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Washington
Erie
Bristol
Conn
Western Union to share profits with employees in 1920 plan
San Francisco May 21 plan of income participation for Western Union Telegraph Co employees was made public today after talks with an employee association. The plan for 1920 allocates half of net income after deducting 10 million for depreciation and fixed charges to employees, with exclusions for messengers, commission staff, and joint railway employees.
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San Francisco
Western Union Telegraph Company
Accident Board Work Grows As Premiums Climb
Helena dispatch reports the Montana industrial accident board awards Mrs. Ruther Defigure of Butte $4,000 for her husband’s death from a rock fall at the Pennsylvania mine on May 6. Board activity rises with April premiums: 1918 $10,000. 1920 $51,000. ~1,900 employers covered and about 80,000 workers protected. Also notes Persia appeals to League of Nations amid Bolshevik advances, and Esther Anderson dies after an auto crash near Wenatchee as Crutchfield claims blameless due to blinded by glare.
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Standard
Helena
Ruther Defigure
Butte
Industrial Accident Board
Pennsylvania
Wenatchee
Wash
Esther Anderson
Here
W. H L. Crutchfield
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Tour
Fatima Cigarettes
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Catle
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Persia
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